Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has officially agreed to join Atlético Madrid from Italian side Atalanta, marking one of the headline moves of the 2026 winter transfer window.
The 28-year-old winger, who has been one of Europe’s most exciting attackers in recent seasons, arrived in Madrid over the weekend to undergo a medical and finalise the details of his contract with the La Liga club.
Deal Details and Contract
Atletico and Atalanta agreed a transfer worth around €35 million up front, with €5 million in add-ons — roughly €40 million in total — making Lookman one of the most expensive Nigerian players in history.
The forward is expected to sign a long-term contract and become a key part of Diego Simeone’s attacking plans as Atletico chase domestic and European success.
Born in London and a senior Nigeria international, Lookman made his name in Europe with strong spells at Atalanta, where he scored more than 40 goals in over 100 appearances and was pivotal in the club’s historic 2024 Europa League triumph — scoring a hat-trick in the final.
Before joining Atalanta in 2022, Lookman played in the English Premier League with Everton, and had stints in Germany with RB Leipzig, along with loan spells at Fulham and Leicester City.
